
Musky Lotus 12 successfully captures the creamy musk and warm amber base of Musk 12, with comparable longevity and sillage. The primary distinction lies in the heart notes, where Dua substitutes Jasmine with Lotus, creating a slightly more floral and aquatic character compared to the original's deeper florality. Overall, this is a competent clone that maintains the essence of the designer fragrance while introducing its own subtle interpretation.
The lotus note replacement softens the floral character, making the clone slightly less dense than the original. Both fragrances share nearly identical base structures, resulting in similar performance metrics.